King Grimm's Dream Comes True With 800m State Qualification


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At the Region 4-6A Championship finals, King Grimm ran two PRs. One of the races was one he had been working hard on for a couple of years -- the 400m. He ran a 48.83 to finish third in the region, just missing making it to the state meet.

However, it was his new found event, the 800, where he first struck last weekend and making a dream come true. The Round Rock McNeil senior was runner-up at the regional championships where he was narrowly out leaned by Converse Judson winner Santos Flores.

Grimm's 1:52.72 was nearly a two second PR and gives him a realistic goal of either winning the state championship or coming away with a medal.

Competing in his hometown for the UIL 6A Track and Field State Championships has been something Grimm has envisioned for a long time. After listening to his coaches about giving the 800m a try this year, he will now end his career by living out his dream.

King Grimm Personal Records High School
Indoor
60 Meter Dash7.79
200 Meter Dash24.35
400 Meter Dash50.41
800 Meter Run1:54.78
Outdoor
100 Meter Dash12.28
200 Meter Dash23.65
400 Meter Dash48.83
800 Meter Run1:52.72

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